{"product_id":"an-invitation-to-old-english-and-anglosaxon-england-9780631174363","title":"An Invitation to Old English and AngloSaxon","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the six centuries before the Norman Conquest, the Anglo-Saxons set their mark on England: the origins of much that is distinctive in modern English culture may be found in the period, most notably the English language itself. This outstanding book is an introduction to Old English language and literature set within the context of Anglo-Saxon history and society -so arranged that the one constantly illuminates the other.  \u003cp\u003eParts I, II, and V aim to provide the reader with an understanding of, and in particular the ability to read, Old English. Drawing on over four decades of teaching experience, the author proceeds in clear, manageable steps. He stresses the ''Englishness'' of Old English, guides the reader through possible difficulties, and illustrates each point with examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III presents a wide-ranging account of Anglo-Saxon England. A description of the literature is followed by a brief history of the period, made vivid through a series of extracts from the Anglo-S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAn Invitation to Old English and Anglo-Saxon England \u003c\/i\u003eis a scholarly yet popular work that introduces us to Old English and its historical and social environment.\" \u003ci\u003eHistory of Language\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMap of Anglo Saxon England.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow To Use This Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Spelling, Pronunciation, and Pronunciation:.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Other Differences between Old English and Modern English:.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: An Introduction to Anglo-Saxon England:.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: The Garden of Old English Literature:.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Some Paradigms -For Those Who Would Like Them:.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations and Symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Significant Dates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrammatical and Lexical Index.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403391377751,"sku":"9780631174363","price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780631174363.jpg?v=1730483325","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/an-invitation-to-old-english-and-anglosaxon-england-9780631174363","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}